As used in sections 28-312 to 28-315 , unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Restrain shall mean to restrict a person's movement in such a manner as to interfere substantially with his liberty: (a) By means of force, threat, or deception; or (b) If the person is under the age of eighteen or incompetent, without the consent of the relative, person, or institution having lawful custody of him; and (2) Abduct shall mean to restrain a person with intent to prevent his liberation by: (a) Secreting or holding him in a place where he is not likely to be found; or (b) Endangering or threatening to endanger the safety of any human being.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-312
Terms, defined
Applied in 15 court decisions — leading case State v. Becerra (1998)
Most recently applied in United States v. Flores-Granados (April 2015)
Laws 1977, LB 38, § 27.
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